Chapter 9.12 — WEAPONS

In this chapter, "firearm" or "weapon" means any instrument or device which propels a shell, shot, pellet, cartridge, bullet, arrow or other projectile by any force including, but not limited to, air, gas, explosion, spring, elasticity or leverage, including, but not limited to, a gun, pistol, revolver, shotgun, air gun, bow and arrow with a pull of fifteen (15) pounds or more, cross bow and similar archery device. (Prior code § 6-401)

No person may fire or discharge a firearm or weapon within the city, nor may a parent, guardian or person having the care, custody or control of a minor permit the minor to fire or discharge a firearm or weapon within the city. (Prior code § 6-402)

Section 9.12.020 does not apply to the use of a firearm or weapon by: A. A peace officer, animal control officer, or person in the military service in the discharge of his or her duties; B. A person using a firearm or weapon in the defense of his or her person or the life of another person; in the defense of his or her livestock or domestic animal; or his or her property to the extent authorized by law or as authorized by permit or license (other than a hunting license) issued under state or federal law. (Prior code § 6-403)